Marrakech Trip Overview
For serious desert lovers who admire the silence and the majesty of it, this Morocco sahara desert trip is the most exciting tour. On this trip you are far out in the dunes and in the heart of sahara, away from any impression of civilisation.
You will cross the high atlas mountains and you will be astounded by the panoramas . You will wish to take memorable pictures , so let your guide and driver know where you would like to stop.
Kasbah Telouat and UNESCO world heritage site of Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou are essential parts of any desert tour, so you will definitely visit them. In addition to the co-operative of the nationwide famous green pottery and the coranic library with its magnificent manuscripts. Then you will be in the most expansive sahara dunes of Morocco.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 days
Starts: Marrakech, Morocco
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi, Morocco
For serious desert lovers who admire the silence and the majesty of it, this Morocco sahara desert trip is the most exciting tour. On this trip you are far out in the dunes and in the heart of sahara, away from any impression of civilisation.
You will cross the high atlas mountains and you will be astounded by the panoramas . You will wish to take memorable pictures , so let your guide and driver know where you would like to stop.
Kasbah Telouat and UNESCO world heritage site of Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou are essential parts of any desert tour, so you will definitely visit them. In addition to the co-operative of the nationwide famous green pottery and the coranic library with its magnificent manuscripts. Then you will be in the most expansive sahara dunes of Morocco.
Itinerary
Day 1: MARRAKECH – OUARZAZATE – AGDAZ
Stop At: Marrakech, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi
Your four days tour to Erg Chigaga will start at 8h00 A.M from your hotel / Riad.
then winding up through the Atlas Mountains over the Tichka Pass where the views are quite stunning. You will have many stops for taking in the scenery and photography.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Ouarzazate, Ouarzazate, Draa-Tafilalet
Once we arrive to Ouarzazate nicknamed as the door of the Desert, we will visit studios then have lunch before we Continue to Agdaz crossing the Draa river which has given life to a huge oasis spreading for about 200 Km at the foothill of the ancient Atlas mountains.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Draa Valley, Zagora 45600 Morocco
Along the way, several palmeraies will bring their shades between Kasbahs and fortified villages dotted with fields of corn, barley, Vegetables and henna plantations. We will enjoy one hour or less or more gentle walk between the palm trees in the evening in a wonderful atmosphere. Your choice of
Dinner and Overnight at your hotel.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Kasbah Itran or similar
Day 2: Agdaz-Zagoura- Erg Chigaga
Stop At: Tamgrout, Tamgrout, Souss-Massa
After breakfast, we shall drive to Tamgrout where a stop for the potteries famous for the green glaze and also for the ancient Quranic library with exquisite hand-written Arabic.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Zagora, Morocco
You will be amazed at the view of the extensive oasis and the number of palm trees. We will pass through many villages so that you can have a good idea of life in the oasis
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: M’Hamid, M’Hamid, Souss-Massa
Once we get to M’hamid further south, the very gate to Sahara where the paved road ends, we shall stop for lunch at leisure.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Atmospher Erg Chigaga, M’Hamid El Ghizlane, M’Hamid Morocco
Later, a one to two hour camel ride leads to the heart of Sahara and to the highest Erg chgaga dunes to enjoy a memorable sunset.
You will have a splendid dinner under the stars next to the campfire while entertained by local music then spend the night in your private tent enjoying the silence and the beauty of the dunnes
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Ait Atta Camp or similar
Day 3: Erg Chegaga- Ait Ben Haddou
Stop At: Ait Ben Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou, Souss-Massa
Get up early to enjoy the unforgettable sunrise. Have breakfast the road takes us through another 100 km of the desert with varying scenery crossing different features of the desert; ‘Erg’, ‘Reg’, ‘Hammadas and oases then cross the flat dried salt lake of Iriqui and the Anti Atlas mountains, following the old track of “Rally Paris Dakar”. Then to Foum Zguid the first town after the desert, where the paved road start
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Kasr Al Janoub or similar
Day 4: Ait Ben Haddou – Telouet Kasbah- Marrakech
Stop At: Telouet, Telouet, Souss-Massa
After breakfast you can enjoy a one hour walk around the old Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, an UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987. Ait Ben Haddou is a fortified village along the ancient caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech. In Ait Ben Haddou you will explore the traditional Moroccan style of architecture in which the Kasbahs are built. It is an ancient trading hub, and a fit location for filming many movies, including Game of Thrones. After this enjoy driving through scenic roads, stunning landscapes and Berber villages along the way. When we arrive in Talouat it is a must stop to visit the fabulous Kasbah of Kaid lglaoui. After this,you travel back through the zigzagging road of the Atlas Mountain, returning to Marrakech at 16:00 P.M.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
